TURN ON

This function enables the user to show/hide the selected parts.  The PART TURN ON/OFF dialog box, as shown in Figure 4.5.1, appears once the function is selected.

          The user can show/hide the selected part using any of the 3 options provided in Turn Part On/Off dialog box: selecting a line, element, or surface.  In addition, the part can also be shown/hidden by using mouse cursor to pick on the parts listed in the SELECT BY NAME list.

Figure 4.5.1  Turn Part On/Off dialog box

 

          Only the selected part will be shown in the display area if the ONLY SELECT ON option is toggled on.

          ALL ON

All parts will be shown in the display area.

          ALL OFF

All parts will be hidden in the display area.

          REVERSE

Reverse the display of parts. The opened parts are closed and the closed parts are opened.

          UNDO

Cancel the last step of part operation. The REVERSE operation cannot be cancelled.